Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) report on initial findings, recommendations and progress

achieved. This internship will allow participants to gain a

Inventory Control: (Introduction, Selective control of
inventory e.g. Activity Based Costing (ABC) in the
Six Month Diploma in hands-on lean experience at factory level. garments), EOQ (Economic Order Quantity).
Demand forecasting (Necessity of forecasting,
“Productivity & Quality Management” COURSE OBJECTIVES : classification, application in the garments industry)
With Major in Lean Manufacturing” especially for RMG Sector The course aims to equip participants with knowledge Production cost concept and break-even analysis:
and skills needed to: (Cost of garments production, Analysis of production
Rationale cost, Break even analysis, method of lowering BEP, cost
i) Identify and solve quality, productivity and lean
The readymade garment sector (RMG) is the hub of the manufacturing related problems at the workplace volume analysis
economy of Bangladesh, accounting for more than 78 ii) Build expertise in Productivity & Quality. General Management: Basic function of management
percent of the country‘s total export earnings. It is likely Build career as a productivity, quality and lean Manager/ (planning, Organizing, leading, Controlling), HR-Skill
that the future economic development of Bangladesh will Officer/ Engineer for Garment and other export-oriented matrix, Operator Skill Martix, Incentive System.
be highly correlated with this sector’s performance. industries. Motivation (Different theories of Motivation like Maslow’s
To increase plenty of productivity and quality hierarchy, Heisenberg, Inequality theory), Leadership
Presently, the RMG sector faces critical operational (Different types of leadership style like transformational,
professionals to the RMG sector.
challenges due to rising production costs and decreasing transition leader), Communication (Presentation skills,
To reduce the dependency of this area from foreign
product prices and increasing the wage scale. communication approach and model), IT (Microsoft
expert and to develop sustainable local expert pool for
Consequently, efficient utilization of existing resources office).
this sector.
and workforce are paramount to improve management d) Garments Quality Management:
structure, productivity and competitiveness. Better
utilization of resources are closely linked with qualified COURSE OUTLINE : • Principles and Practice: (Introduction, Understanding
management personnel, such as industrial engineer, Quality, Quality Control & Quality Assurance,
production manager, Productivity and Quality Manager Part-I Benefits of Quality, customer satisfaction. 8
and Method Study Executive/ Engineer. Dimensions of Quality, Quality Control Organogram).
a) HRM, OB & Social Compliance:
• Application of quality control of Clothing Materials
Pilot projects were undertaken with BGMEA and BKMEA  Introduction to Management; used in garments Manufacturing: (Identification of
to improve productivity in their member factories showed  HRM: Its nature, Scope, Functions & Objective Defects of fabric, Trims & accessories)
that there are big shortage of professionals who are  Understanding Human Behaviour, Leadership and • Standard inspection Procedure of Fabric & all
capable of carrying out activities for improvement of Team Building, others Trims and Accessories used in garments.
productivity within the factories. That is why GIZ decided  Communication etc. (Theoretical, VIDEO presentation & practical with
to support Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) to  Understanding Social Compliance in the global context. Materials in the class room.)
run a diploma course on “Productivity and Quality  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), • Understanding Quality Specification of Garments &
Management specially for RMG sector” to develop such  Total Quality Management, Materials.
type of professionals for the garment industry.  Innovation & Creativity in garment related profession. • Standard procedure and practices of garment
b) Introduction to Garment Manufacturing: Measurement (Theoretical & Practical in the class
Course Description  Introduction to fashion and clothing industry room).
The diploma in Productivity & Quality Management  Supply Chain management in Apparel industry • Zone classification of garments.
with Major in Lean Manufacturing is designed to suit the  Clothing materials and technique
requirements of Production Managers/ Officer, Industrial • Identification of Garment Defects, Classification of
 Cutting room technology Defects, Prevention & Rectification of defects
Engineer, Method Study Officer, Productivity & Quality
related Manager/ Officer and also for those who wish to  Sewing technology (Theoretical & practical through VIDEO & Materials in
build a career in a profession which demands in-depth  Garment construction technique the class room)
knowledge on Productivity, Quality, Lean Manufacturing  Fiber-yarn-fabric • Section wise Quality Control Activities in Garment
& Method study related issues. The course has a focus  Dying, printing & Finishing Industry & Quality Control activities in other value
on production, productivity, lean manufacturing & quality c) Garment Production Management: adding process in garment manufacturing (Fusing,
needs of the export sector industries specially for RMG Production planning and control: (Introduction, printing, Embroidery, Washing etc.), Theoretical,
sector industries and a strong practical orientation. Apart Necessity for PPC, Main function of PPC, Information Practical & Video presentation.
from class room sessions, participants have to do a required for PPC, Bill of Material, MRP, ERP, loading, • Available Quality Control Systems are in practice
project work in the productivity lab of BIM and/ or in any Sequencing, and Gantt Chart Scheduling in Sewing Department including Traffic Light system.
factory during which they will learn how to design & Process Planning: (Machine requirement, M/C output, • Statistical procedure of Final Audit & AQL chart.
implement systematic productivity, quality and lean Manpower planning, Line balancing) • RCA & Quality Control Tools: (Cause-Effect
manufacturing system. At the end of the program analysis, Peroto analysis, 7 QC tools etc.)
participants have to submit a project-based internship
● 5S system & its implementation in garment industry Cellular Manufacturing, APPLICATION GUIDELINES
(Theoretical & video presentation) One Piece Flow, Visual Control, 1. Interested person must apply in prescribed “Online
● Quality Assurance & TQM Takt Time, Team Building, Balanced Flow, Application Form”.
● Garment Factory visit and Report submission (Woven, Quality At The Source, Mistake Proofing, Standardized 2. To get the admission form, please visit BIM website
Cut & sew knit & Fully fashion Garment Industry) Work. www.bim.org.bd. Before filling-up the form, please see
Production planning and control: (Introduction, Necessity Part-II: Internship/ Project/ Practical work in and follow the detail instructions regarding “How to Fill-
for PPC, Main function of PPC, Information required for Laboratory or Factory up Online Application Form” and “Detail Admission
PPC, Bill of Material, MRP, ERP, loading, Sequencing, Procedure for Six Months Diploma Program” in BIM
and Scheduling TRAINING METHODOLOGY:
website www.bim.gov.bd
Process Planning: (Machine requirement, M/C output, Lecture, Presentation, Group Discussion, Case Study,
Manpower planning, Line balancing Self-Assessment, and other participatory methods of
Inventory Control:(Introduction, Selective control of training. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15TH DECEMBER, 2022
inventory e.g. Activity Based Costing (ABC) in the WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The consultants hired by GIZ designed the course
garments) curriculum in consultation with sectoral experts and other
This course is designed for Production, Productivity,
e) Industrial Engineering: stakeholders.
Lean Manufacturing, Merchandizing and Work Study
The course is designed to develop the professional
Concept of Industrial Engineering related Managers/ Officers working in the Ready-Made
knowledge and skills required to:
IE Definition, Production and Productivity, Benefit from Garment and Textile sector and other export-oriented
production companies. It is also suitable for Textile and • implement industrial engineering tools and techniques
Productivity. in garments factory
Productivity Measures, Productivity measures models Industrial Engineers and technical Consultants/
Managers/ Officers working in the RMG & Textile sector. • develop production and quality related planning &
Factor influencing productivity, Productivity improvement control.
technique. This course is also suitable but seems to be difficult for
Work & Method Study people not with relevant pre-knowledge or experience but • minimize waste by integrating tools and techniques of
Concept of Work Study, Importance, Component of Work wishes to develop their career in this area. lean manufacturing.
study. • Design the quality according to the customer
The educational requirement for this program is at requirements.
Relation between Work study and Work measurement least graduation. Persons having diploma in any
Relation between work study and productivity. The Program is designed with an extraordinary pool of
branch of engineering/technology along with 4 years academician and also practitioner with hands-on
Concept of Method study, Definition, Scope of method
study experience are also eligible for admission. experience in lean management.
Steps involved in method study, method study symbols, Participants of this diploma course will get the
COURSE FEE: opportunity to use the Productivity Lab to gain more
Operation process chart.
Work Measurements emphasizes on SMV 1. Last date of on-line application: 15th December, 2022 practical knowledge on time study, line balancing, quality
Calculation. 2. The successful candidate needs to complete the admission control etc.
Work measurement, Time study, Rating, Allowances, process through deposit of full course fee Tk. 36,000/- The course focuses primarily on Lean Manufacturing
SMV calculation with time study. (Thirty Six Thousand) only per participant, according to Techniques and includes topics related to soft skills, such
SMV calculation with Standard Sewing Data (SSD) as social compliance, leadership and communications.
guideline mentioned in BIM website in favour of Director
techniques.
Work Place Design & Plant layout. General, BIM. For more information, please contact:
Concept of Plant lay out, Definition, Objective, Relation 3. To complete the admission, process all participants need Md. Mahbub ul Alam
between layout and productivity to submit their full particulars in Prescribed Form along with Program Coordinator
Principles of layout, Factors affecting the layout, Types of 03 (three) color pp size photo and attached copy of all Diploma in Productivity & Quality Management
production and layout certificates and documents.
Steps and Method of line layout in garments industry) Cell: 01819113406; E-mail: [email protected]
Job evaluation and merit rating, Wages and DURATION & TIMING
Duration: Six Months Mohammad Jubayer Hossain
Incentives Ergonomics
f) Lean Manufacturing: Class Days: only Friday Course Secretary
Timing: 09:00 – 18:00 hours
Cell : 01818452674; E-mail : [email protected]
Value Stream Mapping
Waste Identification & its impact on Industry. BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (BIM)
Relation of Waste to Profit & Loos. VENUE:
4, Sobhanbag, Mirpur Road, Dhaka-1207.
Kaizen, Workplace Organization/5s. BIM, DHAKA CAMPUS, Phone: 58155034, 58155077, 58155116, 9103171-3
Quick Changeover/Set Up Reduction, Pull Concept, Fax: 58152476 Website: www.bim.gov.bd
JIT, KANBAN, 4 Sobhanbag, Mirpur Road, Dhaka 1207.
Total Productive Maintenance, Room No. 202 (1st Floor) Six Stories Building of BIM E-mail: [email protected]